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Seminar 6:

What impact does beauty have on society?

http://beautyandequity.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/the-impact-of-the-beauty-industry-on-society/ -Madison
This article focuses on the impacts of beauty products on society. It mentions women who get plastic surgery and try to change or color parts of their face or body. Reading this made me realize how the ideals of beauty affect members of society, particularly women, who wish to fit the image. They are willing to go to quite extreme lengths to become "beautiful" in the eyes of everyone else. The biggest issue I see with this is that women are forgetting how to please themselves, rather than doing whatever they can to fit in with society and be seen as beautiful. I think that it is much more important to feel beautiful ourselves rather than let anyone else define beauty for us. What does everyone think about this concept? Inner beauty vs. outer beauty.

http://www.tchs.fcps.net/newspaper/features/effects-of-beauty
This article talks about how beauty means everything in society and how people are constantly being judged on their looks. They also made comments that depending on how pretty you are will tell a person if they are popular or cool. They also said that beauty will tell who they’re friends are. These comments seem a little extreme to me, what do you guys think? Do you think beauty is everything, or do you think they are over exaggerated?

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-moves-toward-banning-use-of-photoshop-in-cosmetics-ads-2011-12 -Matt Morgan
This article looks at the ethics of photo shopping ads and whether or not it should be legal. One side of the argument says that its art and should be treated like a painting. The other, more dominate side says that displaying these pictures in ads should be considered false advertising and be made illegal. The United Kingdom has already made this photo shopping in ads illegal, saying that it misleads consumers.

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-moves-toward-banning-use-of-photoshop-in-cosmetics-ads-2011-12 -Matt Morgan
This article looks at the ethics of photo shopping ads and whether or not it should be legal. One side of the argument says that its art and should be treated like a painting. The other, more dominate side says that displaying these pictures in ads should be considered false advertising and be made illegal. The United Kingdom has already made this photo shopping in ads illegal, saying that it misleads consumers.

http://www.tchs.fcps.net/newspaper/features/effects-of-beauty -Rudy Blosio
This article focusses on the affects of beauty with regards to career chances, education, and society as a whole. It talks about how inequalities that we cannot easily control have an impact when applying to jobs and our lives in general. Things like physical appearance have a much bigger impact on our lives than we may realize.

http://www.newsweek.com/beauty-advantage-how-looks-affect-your-work-your-career-your-life-74313 -Mary
This article is about how beauty effects the working world. For example, a woman got fired from her job for being "too hot." Other statistics show that people who are more attractive are more successful in life. A good-looking man will make $250,000 more than his least-attractive counterpart, and hiring managers admit that "qualified but unattractive candidates are likely to have a harder time landing a job." Prettier people receive more attention from teachers, bosses, and employers. The article suggests that spending the time to look attractive is equal to spending the time to perfect a resume.

http://www.healthyplace.com/eating-disorders/articles/eating-disorders-body-image-and-advertising/ --Liz Stile
This article is about the horrible aspects of "the image" that american teenagers look at all day long. These commercials give off the image that teenagers should have, but these images aren't even of real people. After pictures and commercials are done, they import the pictures to computer programs that will change women's faces to make these people seem slimer and pretty then they actually are. This means that not even the women themselves look like what they are being portrayed as. When other women and young girls see these pictures they get the wrong ideas of what the right image in society are. This is causing tons of eating disorders throughout young teens these days.

Seminar 5:

How does diet impact society?
http://www.healthknowledge.org.uk/public-health-textbook/disease-causation-diagnostic/2e-health-social-behaviour/social-behavioural-determinants --Danielle
This article talks about how your diet impacts the mood that you have. It mentions some of the mood swings that Morgan went through in Super Size Me. It also mentions how the hormones in each type of food can completely effect the way you feel, sickness wise. If you have a poor diet, it will lead to you feeling very drowsy or sluggish for the rest of the day instead of the energetic mood you are suppose to have.

http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
My article talked about how to eat a healthy diet by using moderation in your diet. Its all about balancing the fats, carbs, and proteins. Another big topic in my article was stressing about not to eat at night because its harder to digest the food you eat right before bed. -chris

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/04/06/fast.food.calories/index.html?iref=allsearch -Kenley Wynne
My article discusses if fast food chains have gone too far with the menu and their absurd amount of fat content. Three years ago KFC introduced a sandwich called the "Double Down". It consists of two pieces of bacon, two slices of melted cheese, the "Colonel's Sauce"(spicy mayonnaise", and the finishing touch of two chicken cutlets as its bun. This sandwich is 540 calories and 32 grams of fat, or you can order a "healthier" option of this sandwich which is 460 calories and 23 grams of fat.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/07/diet-affects-sleep-patterns-nutrition_n_2632004.html - Robbie James
This article talks about a recent study which discovered that diet affects sleeping patterns. This affects society because the human body works and performs on sleep, and without, the human is inefficient and unproductive. This study goes to show that It isn't necesarrily the amount of sleep that is the most important thing, it is also the foods and diet that one might have also.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/nyregion/24fast.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/16/oreos-as-addictive-as-cocaine-in-lab-rat-study/
This article discusses a study that was done at Connecticut College with rats and oreos and drugs. The finding showed that when the rats ate oreos they experienced more pleasure than when injected with cocaine, and that they were as drawn to oreos as cocaine. The article may not be 100 percent valid and they admit that, but it could help us understand how much our lives revolve around these foods.- alex
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/side-effects-improper-diet-1332.html --Danielle
This article talks about the bad effects of having a poor diet. It highlights the struggles a lot of people go through as the face the hardships of being obessed. it alos mentions the sizing issues, for their clothing, that they will have togo through once they gain the want.

http://www.human.cornell.edu/outreach/upload/CHE_DNS_Devine_Time.pdf Nick Lombardo -In today's society, both parents are often employed, which makes it hard to have home cooked meals as often. Take out, skipping meals, and serving prepared entrees are often what are used when there is no time for dinner to be prepared at home. This article explains that studies have been done which indicate that food prepared outside the home are lower in nutritional quality than other foods.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/opinion/frum-mexico-sugar-tax/index.html?iref=allsearch Kenley Wynne
This article is about Mexico efforts to combat its obesity epidemic. The Mexican Senate just passed a tax on candy, chips, and other high calorie foods. Now they are debating on adding an additional tax on soda. Mexico is becoming one of the fattest countries in the world and is suffering from a high incidence of diabetes. David Frum illustrates both sides of the debate and what effects junk food tax will have on society.

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/fast-food-nutrition-junk-foods-effect-on-your-body.html
this article talks about the affects of your energy level and how eating junk food reflects poorly on your performance level. It also talks about the health risks that come with eating junk/ fast food and why eating this kind of food is just not worth it. - Jess
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/09/13/nyc-board-of-health-passes-soda-ban/
In this article the wall street journal talks about how The New York City Board of Health passed Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large sugary drinks in restaurants and others venues in hopes that it will reduce obesity. The vote was passes 8 to 0 and after passing it they were ready for people to file legal suits against them because of this ban.- Jackie Reardon
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2511282/Do-YOU-fat-gene-90-obese-people-mutation-means-theyre-programmed-eat-less.html
This article looks at how genes effect the way people eat. It talks about how some people are more likely to be overweight and eat more due to a "fat gene." Scientist have been studying the effect of the gene on mice and in some cases the mice have gain twice the fat. The article also looks at the validity of the gene excuses that people often use for being obese. matt morgan

http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/22/1/1.full
The article is about how nearly two-thirds of American adults are obese, and although there is a lot of attention in the health profression, the porions we are eating today are still unhealthy. Even with the the media, the public, and mass educational campaigns about the benefits of healthier diets and increased physical activity, the prevalence of obesity in the United States has more than doubled over the past four decades. Diets that people consume from commercial food industry are effecting the weight gain throughout the country. -Mary

http://socyberty.com/issues/how-has-fastfood-affected-our-society/
My article is about fast food and what impact it has had on our society. It mentions why it is problematic with regards to health risks and how the big corporations draw people in with their low prices. These prices make fast food an easy choice for Americans, but the health risks are actually very major.
-Rudy

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/02/the-american-diet-a-sweet-way-to-die/#.UpK3rSgcyTM
This article discusses the different sources within the American diet which are causing higher rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease. One point that he focuses on is the overconsumption of fructose causing the metabolic syndrome (hypertension, elevated insulin levels, abnormally high cholesterol, excess body fat, etc.) which increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. In the end, it is mentioned that the current American diet will only have a negative impact on adolescents. -Madison

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/fast-food-health-arteries-beauty_n_2198725.html -Jackie B.
This article focuses on trying to convince fast food goers that there is a large misconception that fast food effects are long term, and a stop every so often will not do much harm. However, after the studies researches in this article uncover that there are immediate health effects to a single fast food meal. It also goes into the idea that eating fast food sets an unhealthy precedent in an individual's diet, and after eating it that day someone is more likely to consume a higher caloric diet that day.

http://frac.org/initiatives/hunger-and-obesity/obesity-in-the-us/
My article focuses a lot on the detrimental effects that obesity has on our nation. The health of our fellow Americans is horrible because so many are becoming obese from not eating right. My article contains many statistics to prove that American citizens should lay off the fast food and focus more on excersizing. My article also puts different races into perspective, which is very interesting and often over looked in this category.
-Eliza

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/20/fast-food-truths_n_4296243.html
My article talked about what is really in fast food that we eat. It uses scientific experiments such as putting McDonalds fries in a jar for 4 years and not aging. A frozen burger was frozen for 14 years and was made at a Mcdonalds and was still edible. There are many chemicals and preservatives in these foods and makes us wonder why can't some of the food be fresh with all the money these companies has. It states that every company combined has a revenue of over 100 billion dollars.
- Nick Saggese

Seminar 4:

How have mobile devices affected the millennial generation?
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Mobile phones are owned by a wide variety of age groups from as young as elementary school kids to senior citizens. Todd Starkweather program director at south university believes a lot of people are at least somewhat addicted to their cell phone. Cell phones have chance our interpesonal communication in the sense that we get distracted easily by our cell phones. This constant reliance on mobile phones is having a negative impact on peoples interpersonal skills. - chris
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201212/how-technology-is-changing-the-way-children-think-and-focus
This article focuses on the effects of thinking in our generation. Our generation is technologically engrossed. It talks about how thinking tends to be affected by how much time you spend on your device. A lot of people just focus on what their phone says and who they are texting. This article shows some of the effects that are happening and that are going to keep on happening throughout the youth instead of learning and focusing on school work. Priorities for kids our age, are changing as technology is advancing. Liz Stile

__http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Blog/Smartphones-Effect-On-Society/ba-p/3530545__ -Matt Morgan
This article discusses the effect of smartphones in the workplace, and in social situations. the article examines how smartphones have made people less patient. Because smart phone offer people such instant access to information, people have become unable to deal with situations when what they need isn't instantly provided to them. They article also looks at home thee phones have effected people's social skills in real life situations. People are less comfortable face to face because of the long distance communication this new technology allows.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/disruptions-what-does-a-tablet-do-to-the-childs-mind/?_r=0
This article talks about the mental hold tablets and other technologies have one kids. In the reading, a mother uses the two apple iPads that she has for her kids as a sort of bribery to make them calm down. Devices have gotten to the use where they are the only things that can calm our children down. --Danielle

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/01/cell-phones-are-more-annoying-than-they-are-dangerous/252165/

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/technology/personaltech/09PHONES.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Robbie James
This article is from the personal view point of a person whose smartphone has revolutionized his life. He talks about how with his smartphone, everything is easier to handle, like navigation through a city and also never gets bored
http://www.childalert.co.uk/article.php?articles_id=429
this article is about parents views in the uk and how they think that it is more of a pro then a con for their kids to have cell phones. -jess
In my article it talks about how although a lot of people use cellphones and that number is increasing, they find it more annoying than anything. I can see how this might affect our society but I also think that it is your choice. It is your choice to either use your cellphone every now and then or use it extensively to make it become you life. I can see how it might impact our society but I do not think our generation is falling but I do think it could be something greater. - Courtney

http://www.medicaldaily.com/5-reasons-why-cellphones-are-bad-your-health-247624 -Gunya
This article talks about the negative effects of cellphones, from increased stress levels to a negative effect on emotions, as well as a risk of cancer. It focuses more on the physical effects rather than psychological or social problems that cellphones cause.

http://www.michigandaily.com/news/%E2%80%98u%E2%80%99-researchers-identify-link-between-cell-phones-and-socialization-habits
This article talks about how cell phones are affect the interpersonal relationships people have in the world. Also,no interpersonal relationships that are brought on by cell phone use is called “tele-cocooning” effect. AJckie Reardon

http://comerecommended.com/2013/01/5-social-skills-technology-is-destroying/ -Eliza Wisinski
This article is about the many different drastic affects that technology has on our generation. Smart phones, iPads, iPods, and computers are all contributing to "dumbing" down our world. We are losing the ability to hold eye contact with another; we are losing the ability to hold a conversation with someone because we are all so used to texting; people constantly texting are causing harm to our world by looking down and creating obsticles for the rest of society; attention spans are being decreased because of mobile technology as well. Our generation is way too wrapped up in technology and we need to let go of our mobile devices and check into the present world.

http://www.generationy.com/generation-y-and-technology/ -Nick Lombardo
The millennial generation is very dependent on their mobile devices, and it is shown that 90% of the generation checks their emails, texts, and social media accounts before they even get out of bed in the morning. People feel as though they are missing out on something which is why there is such an obsession with technology in our generation. 40% of people who were surveyed said they would experience withdrawal effects if they couldn’t check their device.

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/antisocial_networking_how_do_texting_social_media_affect_our_children_panel_discussion_csc_# -Rudy Blosio
This article talks about how cell phones and other forms of technology can have both negative and positive effects on the people of this millennial generation. They can be very influential on the behavior of kids in teens, as well as their social skills and development. This article suggests how parents can stop this from affecting their kids to a certain extent if they notice these developmental issues.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/tech/mobile/smartphones-superstupid/ -Mary O'Boyle
In this article, the author responds to negative commentary he received from a previous article in which he talked about how smart phones and technology make us “superhuman.” He talked about how it bettered our society because it increased productivity and intellect. However, after getting a negative reaction from the public, he clarified that he understands smart phones have some negative affects on society, such as texting and driving and social awkwardness among teenagers.

http://www.npr.org/2011/07/14/137472487/what-it-means-to-be-always-on-a-smartphone - This article shows the effects and some of the positive things that smartphones can do these days. It states how it has Educational Applications, Medical Applications, and Law Applications. Teachers and students are able to use apps that have educational benefits, police officers can use law apps, and there are apps that can be used for medical benefits, ones that can check the rate of your heart, and doctors can use apps to practice medicine. - Nick Saggese

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/27/tech/mobile-culture-usage This article describes the impact cellphones of different culture and the etiquette one uses in these cultures. Why are so many different attitudes towards cellphones around the world? For example, in Japan it is frowned upon to use your cellphone in public. In Spain, it is socially acceptable to answer phone calls and send text messages in restaurants, business meetings, and even in concerts. -Kenley Wynne

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/technology/personaltech/09PHONES.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 -Jackie B.
The New York Times article by Damon Darlin explains what he believes are the upsides to the introduction of smartphones into society. Darlin highlights the ease and efficiency that comes with the smartphone, for him, he notices a difference when he takes a subway and no longer needs to worry about getting lost. He also boasts about how the smartphone keeps you constantly occupied, but with that comes the downside of creating a short attention span for some people.